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Number of Michigan Children <6 Tested for Blood Lead Between January and December*
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Childhood Blood Lead Testing: Impact of COVID-19 MICHIGAN DATA BRIEF
Blood Lead January 2017 to November 2020* BBlolooddLLeeaaddJaJannuuaarryy22001177ttooDDeecceembbeerr22002200*
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Data source: MDHHS Data Warehouse, Data current as of 01/05/2021
• Childhood blood lead testing
has decreased during the pandemic.
• Early intervention for lead exposure is essential.
• There is no safe level of lead in blood.
In 2019, 2.7% of children tested (<6 years old) had an elevated blood lead level (EBLL ≥ 4.5 μg/dl). Go to mitracking.state.mi.us/ for your area’s lead data.
Scan here for MDHHS Blood Lead Testing Quick Reference
for Primary Care Providers
• Contact your patients who are overdue for blood lead testing.
• Test for lead. Early identification of children with elevated blood lead levels allows intervention to eliminate ongoing exposure.
To learn more about lead poisoning prevention and blood lead testing, contact the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:
517-335-8885 or Michigan.gov/lead
MDHHS-Pub-1327 (2-21) Updated 4/2021
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